Would you like to spend some time with notorious mystery authors of the Pacific Northwest? Here are a couple of chances to do so.
I belong to the Pacific Northwest chapter of the Mystery Writers of America, the most prestigious gathering of mystery writers on the globe. Our local group of writers and readers of mystery fiction meet monthly, usually on the second saturday, to eat, drink, and listen to some pretty enthralling speakers. We host famous authors, law enforcement people, crime scene investigators and other players in the never-ending cavalcade of crime reality and fiction. You always learn something new and useful at an MWA NW meeting.
And tonight is no exception. The Northwest chapter is hosting the annual Willo Davis Roberts award in mystery fiction, which this year goes to Northwest mystery author Earl Emerson. If you’re a fan of Emerson’s stories, you might want to drop everything else and make plans to join us tonight in Bellevue WA for the big event. Drop-ins can be accommodated for a small fee plus the price of dinner.
Here’s the announcement:
Join us Saturday evening, April 20, at Firenze restaurant near Bellevue as we celebrate the career of longtime Seattle-area writer Earl Emerson, author of the Thomas Black and Mac Fontana mystery series, and 27 novels in all. With an introduction from our own Leslie Adkins, an über-Emerson fan, Earl, a veteran Seattle firefighter and Shamus Award winner, will share his thoughts on the craft of writing, the appeal of the Northwest as a mystery locale, and the state of book publishing, among other topics. Join us at 6 p.m. for drinks and dinner with one of the most iconic figures in Northwest crime fiction. RSVP to MWA-Northwest board member David B. Schlosser at dbschlosser@analects-ink.com or 425-242-0162. Due to the size of the venue, attendance will be capped at 30, so place your RSVPs now!
